Photoshop has been for more than a decade the most famous image editing software in the World. Inevitably, being the result of so many years of development, it includes hundreds of features and the possibility to extend its functionality with plugins as special filters, import actions or ready-to-use gradient brushes that can be downloaded from the internet. This manual tries to simplify and shows how to be productive in an effective and quick way, by taking the hands inside reals examples and explaining the most useful commands and frequently used plugins. It's valid for ANY VERSION, so if you've never used Photoshop or you own a very old release, maybe updating without understanding how to use it anymore, this's the right book to approach the basics. It also explains commands and techniques useful for making the most from Photoshop with a pleasant but not demanding approach.